Laboratory Technician About Us GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers. Role purpose Perform physical and/or metallurgical measurements, verification of materials, components and assemblies during each stage of development and manufacture. Support product audits, development, maintenance, and improvement of measurement systems to ensure valid results. Key responsibilities Improvement/Innovation Support the development, maintenance, and improvement of measurement systems and procedures to ensure valid results. Operational Compliance Support the definition of procedures for each laboratory activity (measurement, instrument programming, test, calibration) and ensure compliance to external measurement standards and related GKN specific requirements. Quality Inspection Perform required inspection, instrument programming, test, or calibration according to the defined procedures. Solutions Analysis Identify and support the resolution of problems related to the material and/or manufacturing process. Data Collection and Analysis Support internal and external reports for product/process validation, material approval, and customer specific issues or requests. Retain appropriate documented information and test samples as evidence of the results Equipment Maintenance and Repair Support the development, maintenance, and improvement of measurement systems and procedures to ensure valid results. Audit Compliance Provide measurement services and perform Product Audits to ensure compliance to product specification at all stages of manufacture. Process Reporting Support internal and external reports for product/process validation, material approval, and customer specific issues or requests. Retain appropriate documented information and test samples as evidence of the results. Personal Capability Building Support laboratory continuous improvement activities in physical and/or metallurgical measurements of materials, components, and assemblies. Education Short-Cycle Tertiary Education Experience Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised (over 1 year) GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.